IHG Hotels & Resorts has reached 1,012 open hotels in Asia Pacific (APAC) – a major milestone for the global hospitality company as it accelerates its growth across the region.
Frank Sorgiovanni appointed VP of Development at SH Hotels & Resorts
SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, is pleased to announce Frank Sorgiovanni’s appointment as Vice President of Development (Asia Pacific).
PATA predicts strong gains in Asia Pacific international visitor numbers for 2024
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released the Executive Summary report for its latest forecasts for international visitor arrivals (IVAs) into and across Asia Pacific, which shows strong annual increases in numbers for 2024 with growth momentum continuing to 2026.
Vicky Jian receives 2023 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) awarded Vicky Jian, Project Director at Horwath HTL Singapore, with the Rising Star Award Asia Pacific during the HICAP event on 24 October 2023.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to make strides in its global transformation in Asia Pacific
The transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts – the most global brand within Marriott Bonvoy®’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands – continues its momentum in Asia Pacific with five new properties demonstrating the brand’s modernized design concept in Rizhao, Ninghai, Beihai and Chengdu in China; Kagoshima in Japan. There are now 13 new builds and refurbishments in the region exemplifying the brand’s new design vision.
GBTA expands presence in Asia Pacific with new advisory board
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, continues to increase its commitment to global business travel with the establishment of a new regional GBTA Advisory Board in Asia Pacific. This strategic move aims to enhance GBTA’s presence and growth by engaging valuable local guidance and expertise to best serve members and partners in the region.
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts in Asia Pacific announces “House of Celebration” to revel in with each new season
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific is inviting guests to its “House of Celebration”, inspiring guests to relive the timeless and storied festivities of the Astors, the iconic brand’s founding family, known for their lavish and incomparable gatherings. Just like haute couture runways, the House of Celebration defines a unique theme for each of the four seasons with limited-edition cultural, fashion, and dining experiences that highlight St. Regis’ beloved rituals and create new traditions across the finest addresses in the Asia Pacific region, from Hong Kong and Shanghai to Jakarta and Osaka.
Hotel construction down across world regions
Each of the four world regions showed a year-over-year decline in hotel construction activity, with Asia Pacific coming closest to its 2022 comparable, according to March 2023 pipeline data from STR.
Marriott International celebrates 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific
Marriott International, Inc. today announced the milestone opening of its 1,000th hotel in Asia Pacific, signaling its continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of the region. The company entered the region nearly 50 years ago and has steadily increased its Asia Pacific footprint.
Marriott International raises US$251,000 with ‘Road to Give’ in Asia Pacific
Concluding the series of its annual charity event, ‘Road to Give’, across Asia Pacific, Marriott International today announced that it has raised more than US$251,000 to support charitable organizations in local communities. Over a three-month period, more than 20,000 associates from 327 hotels volunteered 47,769 hours as part of this charity event.
